Pronunciation: ' ker- ˌ i-z ə m, ' ka- ˌ ri-
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural cha · ris · ma · ta \ k ə - ' riz-m ə -t ə ; ˌ ker-iz- ' mä-t ə , ˌ ka-riz- \ or charisms
Etymology: Greek charisma
Date: circa 1641
: an extraordinary power (as of healing) given a Christian by the Holy Spirit for the good of the church